LOOKbetween 2014

“It was an incredible honor and beyond humbling to be surrounded by such generous and talented people....The work I saw and the relationships I made opened my heart and mind to exploring new ideas of what’s possible.” —Jake Naughton, LOOKbetween participant 2014

"It’s a special thing to be able to take time to learn, grow, share, support, and connect...in an idyllic landscape, among such thoughtful, generous, and creative people." —Yukiko Yamagata, Associate Director, Documentary Photography Project at Open Society Foundation

"LOOKbetween...was a life-altering intersection of time and space, that was opened, owned, stretched and challenged by everyone who came into contact with it."—Vincent Musi, Photographer andPresident of the Board, LOOK3

Photo by Joe Santa, Corbis, LOOKbetween 2014

THANK YOU

Thank you to our sponsors, donors, and contributors! As a nonprofit organization, LOOK3 relies on the generous support of those who support our mission and vision. Given the generosity of our supporters, we are were to present LOOKbetween and underwrite the attendees.

From June 13th to 15th, LOOKbetween brought over 100 emerging photographers and photography professionals from around the world to Deep Rock Farm in Virginia. Many describe it as a "life-altering event."

Taking place only once every four years, LOOKbetween is the anchor event of the LOOK3 mentorship Program. LOOKbetween identifies and fosters early career photographers with exceptional skill, commitment, and vision—and brings them together with professionals for an immersive mentorship experience. A forum for in-depth exploration of photographic practice, attendees participate in presentations, discussions, collaborative projects, and more. LOOKbetween is about doing away with limited views and opening up new conversations in an environment designed to deepen craft, challenge preconceived notions, and provoke new ways of seeing.

GLOBAL COMMUNITY From Bangledesh to Tanzania, from California to New York, LOOK3 united many of the world’s leading early career photographers to create the LOOKbetween community. With an eye on the increasingly global implications of photography, LOOKbetween 2014 united over 70 participants from 23 different countries and 15 US states. Nominated by over 70 international leaders in photography, attendees were underwritten by LOOK3, allowing us to serve those who would not have such an opportunity otherwise. To highlight but a few on the LOOKbetween roster, LOOK3 collaborated with Magnum Foundation to host their Human Rights photographers from Syria, Bosnia, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, and China; and with Open Society Foundations to bring a photographer Kyrgyzstan.

THE CULTURE OF LOOKBETWEEN The global landscape of visual culture is changing radically. LOOKbetween provided a forum for exploration and reflection in the midst of this flux. It was a place to openly engage the questions that arise in the face of this revolutionary time in photography. Celebrating “inbetweeness” as a rich territory for experimentation beyond boundaries and established norms, LOOKbetween attendees engaged in discussions and collaborations as they camped onsite, shared meals under a tent, and presented work under a canopy of stars.

The LOOKbetween DIY Lounge and Project Space was supported by Dropbox, Canon, and Corbis.

The community-wide Portrait Project was led by New York-based British photographer Phillip Toledano and David Griffin, Visuals Editor at the Washington Post with support from Elizabeth Krist, Senior Photo Editor at National Geographic magazine.

LOOK3 Mentorship Program

Underpinning all of LOOK3’s endeavors is a commitment to education and professional development. In 2014, LOOK3 committed to expanding and deepening LOOK3’s mentorship reach. The LOOK3 mentorship program supports, challenges, and helps to develop the next generation of visionary photographers through three initiatives: LOOKbetween, annual workshops, and one-to-one guidance opportunities.

Look3

Charlottesville, VA

Our mission is to celebrate the vision of extraordinary photographers, ignite conversations about critical issues, and foster the next generation of artists.

As a nonprofit organization, LOOK3 challenges assumptions about photography by presenting diverse work by a variety of artists, developing innovative educational initiatives, and offering immersive community events.